Monday, October 24, 2011

Emerging thick and fast

Yesterday afternoon, helpless and getting a bit wet in Tyto drizzle.


This morning, warmer, 50 metres from 'nest'.


Bush Thick-knees (Burhinus grallarius) disappearing down south, but thriving in parts of North Queensland. No foxes here!
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2 comments:

  1. Denis WilsonOctober 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Great series of images of the Bush Thick-knee chicks, Tony.
    Do you guys want some Foxes?
    I am sure I could help you out.
    Cheers
    Denis

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  2. Tyto TonyOctober 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Hi Denis: I like foxes, in the right place. Which is not Australia!

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